Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Jon Lord, gone but not forgotten.

This is not guitar related at all but I couldn't really let this pass, withoutsaying something about a truly great musician.

Every now and then, forces come together to create legends in music.Paul with John, George and Ringo - Eric with Jack and Ginger - Phil withBrian, Scott and Brian and so many more.

Jon was very much part of what Deep Purple was all about.A driving force with Roger and Ian, holding up the foundations for Ritchieand Ian - rocking that heavy Hammond backwards and forwards, headswaying in time, just magical. If you grew up loving Rock Music, you couldn't pretend you had not comeacross Deep Purple.

In recent years, Jon dedicated his time to other projects, away from the Rockarena, to showcase his love for music in general but for me, it will be has timewith Deep Purple that will stick with me.

I was lucky enough to see him live once - something that will stay with mefor the rest of my life.

Do me a favour - if you love Classic Rock, go and stick some Deep Purpleon - plenty on youtube and sing at the top of your voice!!!!